What does “nasi” mean?

Nasi in the Singlish dictionary: what it means, where it comes from and how it’s said.

nasi

Rice (Malay), as in nasi lemak and nasi padang.

“Nasi lemak with fried chicken wing.”

What does “nasi” mean in Singlish?

Rice (Malay), as in nasi lemak and nasi padang. It’s a noun.

Where does “nasi” come from?

From Malay. Other Singlish words from Malay include mamak, manja, mata and nah.

How do you use “nasi” in a sentence?

“Nasi lemak with fried chicken wing.” It turns up in other words’ examples too: see achar, bungkus and ikan.

Is “nasi” in the Singlish Wordle?

Yes: it’s one of the answers in the Singlish Wordle, one word a day, the same for everyone.

Liddat’s own words, from the Singlish dictionary: 312 words and phrases, A to Z.